Overview
- Milano led by as many as 15 at 32-17 before Virtus drew level 47-47 at halftime and controlled the second half 50-38.
- A 30-19 third quarter turned the derby, with Matt Morgan scoring 11 in the period and finishing with 22 points and 6 assists.
- Alston Jr added 20 points, helping compensate for Virtus absences including Carsen Edwards, Alen Smailagic, Amiou Diarra and Momo Diouf.
- Milano was without Luca Bolmaro and slipped to a third straight EuroLeague defeat under coach Peppe Poeta.
- The Round 19 derby at Bologna's Arena in Fiera was a sell-out of about 10,000, closing the first half of the regular season.